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Memphis, United States (Local)
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Laura Testino's coverage primarily focuses on local education-related issues, particularly within the Memphis and Shelby County school districts. She appears to be interested in ongoing developments such as changes in school funding, leadership appointments, and educational policies at a local level.
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By: Laura Testino
The Tennessee State Board of Education is among at least five state boards that appoint members in alignment with the congressional map.
By: Laura Testino
The contract extension for attorney Justin Bailey would keep him employed with the district for at least three more years.
By: Laura Testino
South Memphis charter schools Believe Memphis Academy and Memphis Delta Preparatory Charter School each received a Tennessee “priority” designation for low performance earlier this school year.
By: Laura Testino
Hallmarks of Houston's school system takeover aren’t guaranteed for Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
By: Laura Testino
The appointment leaves a vacancy in the 9th Congressional District seat on the State Board of Education, which has an increasingly large role to play in setting the standards for success at Tennessee schools.
By: Laura Testino
Memphis-Shelby County Schools changed its plan for all third graders to retake the statewide exam days before summer break.
Among Gov. Lee’s five appointments to a Memphis schools takeover board are a former Memphis superintendent and former president of the Memphis Chamber.
By: Laura Testino
Lt. Gov. McNally’s two Shelby County appointees will join five others selected last week by Gov. Bill Lee. House Speaker Cameron Sexton has yet to announce his appointments to the nine-member oversight board, which will have sweeping powers over Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
By: Laura Testino
Lt. Gov. Randy McNally and House Speaker Cameron Sexton selected appointments to a new nine-member oversight board installed through a state takeover of the school system.
The $1.7 billion plan for Memphis-Shelby County Schools could be shaken up by a new board of state appointees during the 2026-27 academic year.
